New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
Location
15901 Imperial Hwy.
La Mirada, CA 90638
Finances
- Cost per Session: $30 - $60
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Anthem
- Beacon
- Cigna
- L. A. Cares, Care First
- MHN
- Magellan
- Medi-Cal
- Optima
- UnitedHealthcare
Qualifications
- License: California / MFT27425
- School: California State University, Fullerton
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: American Counseling Association
- Certificate Date: 2018
- Certificate: American Substance Abuse Provider / Substance Abuse Professional
- Certificate Date: 2016
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.'s Groups
Parenting
This group is for individuals needing to complete, DCFS, court or probation requirements. It varies in length from 10 to 52 sessions. Please call for enrollment information. 562-943-6000. We have Monday evening and Saturday morning classes. Proof of enrollment and completion certificates are provided.
Domestic Violence and Anger Management
This group meets the court and probation requirements. Group is 52 weeks. Voluntary clients may attend the amount of sessions they desire. See www.newdirectionshome.com for more info. We also provide victim counseling and support groups. Parenting groups are offered for court orders and voluntary. Days vary, please call for a schedule. Saturday morning classes too.562-943-6000
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Education andTreatment
Outpatient treatment, group and individual counseling, and family support. Free for youths 12-20years old. Recovery support and early intervention. Comprehensive program to stop the addiction. Meetings 1-3 times weekly depending upon need.
Location
Specialties
- Substance Use
- Domestic Violence
- Parenting
Issues
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Codependency
- Court ordered and voluntary programs
- D.O.T.,Substance Abuse Evaluations
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Testing and Evaluation
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
Communities
- Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
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